As a component of the U.S. Navy, NSWC Crane offers an outstanding government employee benefits package. We offer competitive salaries, which also include annual cost-of-living adjustments. Some benefits vary from site-to-site, but NSWC Crane is dedicated to supporting our workforce – and improving their quality of life – across the board.

We offer a retirement plan, a 401(k)-type savings plan (the government Thrift Savings Plan), and pay a portion of your group health and life insurance. Additional plans include long term care disability insurance, dental and vision insurance and flexible spending account options. You’ll enjoy 10 paid federal holidays per year, 13 sick days and accrue 13, 20 or 26 days of vacation leave depending upon years of service or related work experience. More detailed information can be found on Navy’s website. http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/benefits/pages/default.aspx

More information follows on these outstanding benefits:

•Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Social Security, enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan and a defined benefit (Basic Annuity) make up FERS’ competitive retirement plan.

•Worldwide Employment Opportunities. Once you’re a federal employee, it’s easy to transfer between agencies or positions, including opportunities outside of the U.S.

•Leave Sharing. Employees may transfer unused accrued annual leave to other federal employees who need it because of a medical emergency.

•Monetary and Honorary Awards. The Navy recognizes creativity in the workplace by rewarding individuals and teams for contributions as soon as possible, with monetary, honorary and/or time-off awards.

•Frequent Flyer Miles. You can retain promotional items, including frequent flyer miles, earned on official travel, for your personal use.

•Transit Subsidy. If you use public transportation to get to work, you may be eligible for reimbursement of qualified transportation expenses. It reduces your financial burden and helps alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution.

•Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Centers. NSWC Crane has a great gym that offers fitness classes free for civilian employees. The base also has tennis, racquetball and basketball courts; golf courses; a swimming pool.